
The Barcelona duo have been ruled out of the tournament and the goalkeeper feels they will be sorely missed because of their experience and influence in the dressing roomVictor Valdes has admitted that the unavailability of David Villa and Carles Puyol for Euro 2012 is a major blow for Spain, given what both men offer on and off the field.La Furia Roja's all-time recor... Full Story »
Bastian Schweinsteiger has called upon his Germany team-mates to show some fight during the course of their European Championship campaign.Under Joachim Low's tutelage, die Mannschaft have received universal acclaim for their free-flowing, attractive football, but the Bayern Munich midfielder claims they should also incorporate an aggressive edge to their game."We need ... Full Story »
The in-form Toffees striker is keen to impress in his first international tournament with the Vatreni, as he believes they can progress from a difficult group Everton hitman Nikica Jelavic is confident that Croatia can spring a surprise and qualify from Group C in this month's European Championship.Slaven Bilic's side have been drawn in a mouth-watering group alongside Worl... Full Story »
Jordi Alba has reiterated his belief that Barcelona are the best footballing side in the world, but says he is only thinking about Spain's upcoming Euro 2012 campaign.Speculation is rife that the Catalans are closing in on the Valencia full-back and forward David Villa has already stated that he would love to see his former Che team-mate join him at Camp Nou.However, Alba ha... Full Story »
SPAIN STAKING CLAIM ... Fernando Torres (right) celebrates with goalscorer David Villa in Euro 2008MANY superstars have graced European Championships — but few have gone on to dominate them quite like these men.As the tournament in Poland and the Ukraine draws near, we take a trip down memory lane to pick out seven stars who have lit up previous Euros. Here’s hoping that com... Full Story »
Black players face disciplinary action if they leave the pitch over racist abuse during Euro 2012.Italy striker Mario Balotelli insisted he would walk off if he was the victim of racial taunts at the tournament being held in Poland and Ukraine but Michel Platini, the UEFA president, confirmed such action would result in a yellow card, unless the player was acting as part of ... Full Story »
HE'S KNOT CERTAIN ... Terry is suited and booted - but may miss France clashJOHN TERRY faces a race against time to be fit for England’s opening Euro 2012 clash.Roy Hodgson and his squad landed in Poland yesterday ahead of Monday’s clash with France. But Terry has yet to return to full training. Hodgson put his team through their paces before flying from Luton, but th... Full Story »
Alan Hansen has been mocked by fans after picking three teams from the same group among his tips for the Euro 2012 semi-finals.The Match of the Day regular joined other BBC pundits in revealing their tips for the tournament in Poland and Ukraine.The pundits and presenters were all asked for their tips to reach the semi-finals and then eventual winners.Are you sure? Alan Hanse... Full Story »
CENTRE OF ATTENTION ... defender FerdyPATRICE EVRA reckons Roy Hodgson boosted France by dumping Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012.Ferdinand’s Manchester United pal Evra said: “I am really surprised Rio isn’t playing. He’s a big, strong player and I just don’t know what is happening.“Maybe Rio has every reason to feel disappointed. Whatever though, it’s great for us.“I will text hi... Full Story »
The Luis Suarez race storm that rocked English football last season has been blown open once more after Liverpool forward Daniel Pacheco referred to team-mate Glen Johnson as 'negrito' on Twitter.The Spaniard, 21, used the word when wishing England international Johnson luck as he headed to Poland for Euro 2012 on Wednesday.'You twit: Pacheco's tweets have reopened the Suare... Full Story »Hot News
| Rank | Team | W/D/L | Pts |
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The Top 3 Teams of Previous Tournaments
| Year | Winners | Runner-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Spain | Germany | Russia / Turkey |
| 2004 | Greece | Portugal | Netherlands / Czech Republic |
| 2000 | France | Italy | Netherlands / Portugal |
| 1996 | Germany | Czech Republic | France / England |
| 1992 | Denmark | Germany | Netherlands / Sweden |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Soviet Union | Italy / West Germany |
| 1984 | France | Spain | Denmark / Portugal |
| 1980 | West Germany | Belgium | Czechoslovakia |
| 1976 | Czechoslovakia | West Germany | Netherlands |
| 1972 | West Germany | Soviet Union | Belgium |
| 1968 | Italy | Yugoslavia | England |
| 1964 | Spain | Soviet Union | Hungary |
| 1960 | Soviet Union | Yugoslavia | Czechoslovakia |